Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Ltd. · ASX:SET
Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus — IPO Roadshow (March 2026)
32 slides from Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus's IPO roadshow presentation, March 2026
Slide 1: Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Ltd
ASX: SET Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Ltd MARCH 2026
Slide 2: Presenting today
Presenting today Michael Bell Bachelor of Business – Accountancy from the Queensland University of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance through the Securities Institute of Australia. CIO AND ANALYST / ALTERNATE DIRECTOR Michael was a Founder of Solaris Investment Management in 2008.
Slide 3: Solaris Overview
Solaris Overview Key Facts Investment Approach Investment Strategies F Highly regarded by research consultants • Australian Equity Investment Specialists • Fundamental analysis to exploit market • Solaris Core Australian Equity Fund with over 25 years experience inefficiencies in forecasts and valua
Slide 4: Key Market Income Thematics
Key Market Income Thematics Hunger for Yield Franking Special Dividends • Investors are searching for • Franking is Australian equities • Tax treatment of off- reliable yield tax effective yield advantage, a market buy backs changed key differentiator versus cash in October 2022 • Several large comp
Slide 5: Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Ltd
Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Ltd
Slide 6: Introduction to SET
Introduction to SET Introducing the Solaris Australian Equity Income strategy in a LIC format, focused on delivering: Income objective Investing to deliver higher franked income than the S&P/ASX 200 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index (Tax-Exempt) (Benchmark) Total return objective Inv
Slide 7: Why invest in ASX:SET
Why invest in ASX:SET Get SET for monthly franked income, plus long-term growth. Total Return & Income Strong Track Record Fundamental Research • Investing to outperform income (inclusive of • Solaris Australian Equity Income Fund in 10th • Investing based on fundamental research and franking credit
Slide 8: Additional Features of ASX:SET
Additional Features of ASX:SET NTA premium support Alignment Simplicity F • No performance fee • Providing monthly dividends@ • All members of the Solaris team participating in the IPO • No complex derivatives (e.g. call option • On market buyback mechanism • Solaris (manager) paying for all of the
Slide 9: Strategy track record
Strategy track record The unlisted Solaris Australian Equity Income Fund& has delivered consistent returns ahead of the Benchmark Total Return and Benchmark Income over the past 9 years Performance After Fees* 1 Year 3 Years p.a. 5 Years p.a. 7 Years p.a. Inception p.a. Solaris Australian Equity Inc
Slide 10: Solaris Total Return Performance
Solaris Total Return Performance The unlisted Solaris Australian Equity Income Fund& has delivered strong total returns $100K Investment - Unlisted Fund Return Components (Net of fees)* $275K $250K $225K Total: $256.7K $200K $47.6K $175K $150K $83.3K $125K $100K $125.7K $75K Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec
Slide 11: Solaris Income (Cash Distribution & Franking) Performance
Solaris Income (Cash Distribution & Franking) Performance The unlisted Solaris Australian Equity Income Fund& has delivered 2.8% higher income than the market per annum since inception* Net Grossed UpUnlisted Income -Fund Income Solaris IncomevsFund Benchmark Income vs S&P/ASX200 as at 31-Jan-2026 9
Slide 12: Achieving dual portfolio objectives
Achieving dual portfolio objectives Investing for Outperformance Investing for Income • Fundamental research focused on exploiting • Income generation enabled by fundamental market inefficiencies in earnings forecasts and research company valuations • Quantitative and qualitative research covering •
Slide 13: Board and Management
Board and Management Stable and Experienced • The average tenure for the Solaris team is 15 years • Every member of the investment team (Analysts and Dealers) has investment responsibilities. We are all focused on investing. Investment Team Michael Bell Charles Casey Lisa Domagala Will Earnshaw C I
Slide 14: Investment Process
Investment Process Analysts empowered as portfolio managers, with fundamental research driving income and capital growth through the cycle Risk Screening Expected Returns Portfolio Construction (Capital + Cash Dividend + Franking forecasts) Investment Universe ANALYST 1 ANALYST 1 Investible Universe
Slide 15: Solaris Forecasted Return%
Investing based on expected returns Key points: Illustrative example of 5 of 200+ Solaris Forecasts • Chart showing illustrative Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E example of 5 Solaris forecasts 25% 24% 23% • 200+ company total return Franking forecasts including 20% 17% Solaris Forec
Slide 16: Examples of Solaris investing across the market in Value and Growth
Examples of Solaris investing in across the market in: Value and Growth While generating above market levels of income Disclaimer: Companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. 16 | Solaris Investment Management
Slide 17: Investing to deliver high income
Investing to deliver high income Maximise the income generated using two complementary approaches Optimising portfolio holdings Tactical income opportunities • Ordinary dividend income • Special dividend and tactical opportunities Optimising the investment portfolio Identifying opportunities and inv
Slide 18: Solaris Dividend Advantage
Solaris Dividend Advantage Fundamental research key to assessing ability and willingness to pay dividends Assessment of a company’s ability to pay higher dividends and special dividends Quantitative analysis: Risk assessment: Company Forecasts: Future cash profits and franking Assessment of a compan
Slide 19: Tactical Income Opportunities: Special Dividends
Tactical Income Opportunities: Special Dividends Solaris fundamental research and management meetings identifies potential Special Dividend opportunities Special Dividend Return - Relative 10% 9% 8% 7% 6% Return (%) 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Trading Days from Announcemen
Slide 20: Investing for Income
Investing for Income Ordinary and special dividend income a feature Solaris Australian Equity Income Fund top 20 contributors to Income inc. Franking Percentage contribution to income (including franking) 0.7% Special 0.6% 0.5% 0.4% Special 0.3% Special Special 0.2% Special Special Special 0.1% 0.0%
Slide 21: Timeline
Timeline First monthly dividend expected to be paid in August 2026 April 2026 August 2026 September 2026 Ongoing First dividend Subsequent monthly IPO Launch expected to be paid Maintain and grow dividends paid in August IPO of Solaris Australian Initial monthly franked Monthly franked dividends Div
Slide 22: Why invest in ASX:SET
Why invest in ASX:SET Get SET for monthly franked income, plus long-term growth Objectives Strong Track Record Fundamental Research • 9+ year track record • Best of Value & Growth • Income above Benchmark • Unlisted Fund& has delivered on • Fundamental research delivers • Total Return above Benchmar
Slide 23: Details of the offer
Details of the offer Important Dates Lodgement of the Prospectus with ASIC 18 March 2026 Broker Firm Offer expected to open 19 March 2026 Broker Firm Offer expected to close 1 April 2026 Expected date of settlement 10 April 2026 Expected date of allotment 13 April 2026 Date of dispatch of holding st
Slide 24: Details of the offer continued
Details of the offer continued Company Name Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Ltd Investment Manager Solaris Investment Management Underlying Portfolio Diversified portfolio of 40-70 ASX listed securities The Company’s objectives are to: • Generate income inclusive of franking credits that excee
Slide 25: Details of the offer continued
Details of the offer continued 0.85% (plus GST) per annum Management Fee No performance fee Vehicle LIC Listing ASX • On-market buyback NTA Discount Closing mechanism • Off-market buyback Offer costs Paid by manager outside of LIC Wholesale/retail Offer intended for wholesale and retail via Prospect
Slide 26: Thank you
a Thank you
Slide 27: Dividend Policy of the Company
Dividend Policy of the Company Monthly Dividend Policy The Company's intention is to pay monthly income* in the form of franked dividends to Shareholders, provided the Company has sufficient profits reserves and franking credits and is within prudent business practices. Dividends above Benchmark The
Slide 28: Differences between the Unlisted Fund and the Company
Differences between the Unlisted Fund and the Company The Company’s performance is expected to closely track that of the Solaris Australian Equity Income Fund, but will not be identical. Differences are noted in the table below The management fees payable by the Company to the Manager (0.85% p.a. of
Slide 29: Disclaimer
Disclaimer IMPORTANT NOTICE This presentation has been prepared by Solaris Investment Management Limited (‘Solaris’) ACN 128 512 621 AFSL 330505. Investors will only be able to subscribe for Shares in the Company by following the application procedures in the Solaris is the manager for Solaris Austr
Slide 30: Disclaimer
Disclaimer LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Although forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based upon what Solaris believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and To the maximum extent perm
Slide 31: Disclaimer
Disclaimer Rating and logo published on 10-2024 for (APIR: WHT0012AU, APIR: SOL0001AU, APIR: WHT2589AU, APIR: WHT3859AU) are scale is Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative. For active funds, a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Gold, Silver, or Bronze issued by Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 65
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